D&O insurance liability in bankruptcy
Corporate bankruptcy is a traumatic event that raises a range of questions for all parties involved. Unfortunately, as bankruptcy...
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Governance during 'shareholder spring'
Frustration is growing among shareholders as they continue to demand greater transparency on stratospheric CEO pay packages. This...
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Should CEO board service be limited?
It is a widely held opinion that service on the board of another public company can greatly enhance the skills and experience of a...
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Dewey & LeBoeuf files for bankruptcy
New York-based Dewey & LeBoeuf, one of the nation’s most prestigious law firms, filed for Chapter 11 on Monday night, making it...
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Do profits trump governance? Walmart says yes
On June 1 Walmart will hold its annual shareholder meeting, and already many institutional investors have telegraphed their...
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'Can you endorse me?'
Building a professional online resume is always a good way to connect with current and prospective employers. For those looking...
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Best Buy chairman steps down over CEO's rendezvous with co-worker
The tech giant’s founder and chairman Richard Schulze has resigned from his position after internal investigations reveal that he...
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HR and the corporate secretary
Historically, many are conditioned to think that when HR calls, it’s time to start running. The truth, however, is that HR serves...
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Ethics group CEO says compliance officers should report to subcommittee of board
The current Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigation involving Wal-Mart de Mexico raises questions about the level of...
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NASDAQ OMX acquires Bwise
The NASDAQ OMX Group announced the acquisition of BWise, a governance, risk and compliance (GRC) platform that will help companies...
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